PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A. — Second glaucoma drainage implants can markedly reduce IOP and medication use but had a high failure rate, according to a study presented here. Perspective from George L. Spaeth, ...

The risk for endophthalmitis after glaucoma drainage rises for up to 5 years and is much higher than that for a ...

J Glaucoma. 2016;25(4):E340-E345. Lastly, because our facility is a tertiary referral center, there is a significant amount of loss of follow-up over time. After the postoperative course is stabilized ...

This pilot study, the first of its type, was conducted to determine the clinical outcome of a sequential glaucoma drainage implant (GDI) inserted in piggyback manner, that is into the bleb of a ...

Glaucoma, which affects an estimated 57 million people worldwide, is an eye condition caused by too much pressure around the eye, which can damage the optical nerve and lead to irreversible blindness.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Late-stage neovascular glaucoma can require surgical management, typically with a glaucoma drainage implant, but ...

A landmark glaucoma surgery was performed at the Army Hospital using the Hydrus Microstent guided by intraoperative aqueous angiography. This technique enhances drainage in glaucoma patients, marking ...

Nearly three million Americans suffer from glaucoma, which left untreated can lead to blindness, but a new implant is giving doctors and their patients a new option to help restore impaired vision.

Glaucoma typically occurs when a blockage in the eye's drainage channels causes aqueous humor fluid to accumulate within the eye faster than it can drain out. This increases intraocular pressure, ...

Glaucoma is a group of conditions that affect the functioning of the optic nerve, the nerve bundle that connects the eye to the brain. The most common form of glaucoma involves increased pressure ...

Ophthalmic research focus grows around glaucoma therapy and device development Webinar spotlight covers BL therapy and ELIOS surgical platform technology Sector discussion expands alongside activity ...

Experts explain whether Lasik or lens implants affect your risk, and how a hair strand-like microshunt could reduce reliance on lifelong eye drops for patients.